Getting a new exhaust

SP3333D · 08-15-2013, 04:32 PM

So I'm driving down the highway yesterday and catch stop and go traffic. I stop and the guy behind me decides to try and take his chevy work van through my back seat. They are totaling his van, but they are contemplating fixing mine b/c the surface repairs don't look too bad. In the impact, he managed to break the exhaust system free of its harnesses, buckell the pipe and run it into the rear differential. If they fix the car, I am getting a new exhaust from the manifold back. What is the general concensus here on the best aftermarket/replacement exhaust system for an 2007 e90 328xi?

mxa121 · 08-15-2013, 04:38 PM

get the bmw performance exhaust. It sounds nice.

smallseafishie · 08-15-2013, 04:42 PM

Get a LSD diff too. If half axles and what not are toast, get the M3 clutch pack setup.

cuiter23 · 08-15-2013, 07:39 PM

wow, your bimmer took it pretty well considering the damages on the van. Hope you are fine!

VTECaddict · 08-15-2013, 08:49 PM

LCI trunk. Mtech rear. BMW PE.

SP3333D · 08-15-2013, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mxa121

get the bmw performance exhaust. It sounds nice.

I was debating between that or a Hamann setup, but I wasn't sure if there was a preferred better option out there...

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Originally Posted by cuiter23

wow, your bimmer took it pretty well considering the damages on the van. Hope you are fine!

I was at a dead stop and he was slamming on his brakes from over 80mph, he nose dived and hit it low. my bumper took out his grill and destroyed his front end(his is a total loss), and his bumper did a lot of damage underneath my car. I had a concussion and whiplash but will come out ok, I did some preliminary inspections with my local dealer today. The car did well on the outside, but b/c most of the force missed the bumper, everything else spread the force of the impact. The major concern is that the differential is damaged and leaking, and there is a significant vibration.

Agent11br · 08-16-2013, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by VTECaddict

LCI trunk. Mtech rear. BMW PE.

+1

zivyn · 08-18-2013, 11:11 PM

First off glad to hear you came out of it alright. Very surprised to see your trunk vs his hood, but obviously all the damage is down low like you said. I can't believe they're not going to total the car with your described damage, sounds pricey to fix.

That said, CSL style trunk (LCI or not) and BMW performance exhaust would be be nice. If you have the option get an LSD rather than open, I imagine they'll be close in cost.

kdbryce · 08-18-2013, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mxa121

get the bmw performance exhaust. It sounds nice.

+1

kdbryce · 08-18-2013, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VTECaddict

LCI trunk. Mtech rear. BMW PE.

+100

But make it an LCI rear (tallights) with csl trunk and mtech

SP3333D · 08-28-2013, 10:49 PM

Finally got the estimates today...
$4900 in rear end body work
$4300 in drivetrain damage
plus a rental, that is what a $10k hit looks like :/

keeedle · 08-28-2013, 11:01 PM

Glad that you are okay!
I see these in the list of repairs,
-CSL trunk with LCI taillights conversion
-BMW Performance rear bumper
-PE w/ 2nd cats delete

and wow, $4900 in rear end body work? It doesn't seem that bad from the picture..

Dylanize · 08-29-2013, 02:48 PM

I'd also say the BMW performance exhaust in your case. I love my AA, but that's basically just a muffler delete.

SP3333D · 08-30-2013, 06:53 PM

They are counting the bumper, deck lid, tail lights, exhaust, bent rear quarters needing to be straightened, bumper supports replaced and paint in the body work total. Came out to $4,852

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Originally Posted by keeedle

Glad that you are okay!
I see these in the list of repairs,
-CSL trunk with LCI taillights conversion
-BMW Performance rear bumper
-PE w/ 2nd cats delete

and wow, $4900 in rear end body work? It doesn't seem that bad from the picture..

mapleridge · 08-30-2013, 09:25 PM

M3 rear end. Lci trunk lid and lights. Performance exhaust to match.

08-15-2013, 04:32 PM	#1
SP3333D First Lieutenant 31 Rep 339 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Detroit iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW 328xi [10.00]	Getting a new exhaust So I'm driving down the highway yesterday and catch stop and go traffic. I stop and the guy behind me decides to try and take his chevy work van through my back seat. They are totaling his van, but they are contemplating fixing mine b/c the surface repairs don't look too bad. In the impact, he managed to break the exhaust system free of its harnesses, buckell the pipe and run it into the rear differential. If they fix the car, I am getting a new exhaust from the manifold back. What is the general concensus here on the best aftermarket/replacement exhaust system for an 2007 e90 328xi?
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smallseafishie Colonel 110 Rep 2,017 Posts Drives: AW 07 e92 335i + AW 11 X5 35d Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Atlanta GA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	Get a LSD diff too. If half axles and what not are toast, get the M3 clutch pack setup.
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cuiter23 Major 81 Rep 1,094 Posts Drives: 2023 G87 M2 6Spd Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW 328i [6.00]	wow, your bimmer took it pretty well considering the damages on the van. Hope you are fine! __________________ [SOLD] 2007 E90 328i - Titanium Metallic l 19" VMR V710 l H&R Trak+ Spacers l M-Sport Rear Bumper l Mtech Rear Lip Spoiler l Hamann Front Lip l Eibach Sportline l AA N52 Signature Exhaust l OEM Blacklines l MTEC V3 AE l 6000K HID l Nokya 7000K Fogs l MTEC License Plate LED l Interior LED l 15% Tint l BlackVue DR380G-HD + PMP 2023 G87 M2 6Spd - HEA Package \| OEM M Performance Carbon Wing
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VTECaddict Where'd my VTEC go? 479 Rep 6,067 Posts Drives: 06 330i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (4)	LCI trunk. Mtech rear. BMW PE. __________________ AW/Terra \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| iDrive \| CA Mods: BC BR coilovers \| Blacklines \| M-tech rear \| dual exhaust \| M3 steering wheel \| BMW SSK \| ZHP shift knob \| High-kick CF spoiler \| NBT Retrofit M3 front control arms \| M3 rear guide rods \| Manzo rear toe and camber links \| Monroe rear shock mounts \| Varrstoen ES1 19x9.5+20 Front, 19x11+25 rear
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08-18-2013, 11:11 PM	#8
zivyn First Lieutenant 28 Rep 378 Posts Drives: for enjoyment Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: West coast transplant iTrader: (13)	First off glad to hear you came out of it alright. Very surprised to see your trunk vs his hood, but obviously all the damage is down low like you said. I can't believe they're not going to total the car with your described damage, sounds pricey to fix. That said, CSL style trunk (LCI or not) and BMW performance exhaust would be be nice. If you have the option get an LSD rather than open, I imagine they'll be close in cost.
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08-28-2013, 10:49 PM	#11
SP3333D First Lieutenant 31 Rep 339 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Detroit iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW 328xi [10.00]	Finally got the estimates today... $4900 in rear end body work $4300 in drivetrain damage plus a rental, that is what a $10k hit looks like :/
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keeedle Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Rochester, NY iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW E90 [8.76]	Glad that you are okay! I see these in the list of repairs, -CSL trunk with LCI taillights conversion -BMW Performance rear bumper -PE w/ 2nd cats delete and wow, $4900 in rear end body work? It doesn't seem that bad from the picture..
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08-29-2013, 02:48 PM	#13
Dylanize Captain Dutch Rudder 204 Rep 2,258 Posts Drives: AMG Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (8)	I'd also say the BMW performance exhaust in your case. I love my AA, but that's basically just a muffler delete. __________________ No more E92 or E82
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08-30-2013, 09:25 PM	#15
mapleridge Banned 151 Rep 2,638 Posts Drives: E90 N52 AT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (4)	M3 rear end. Lci trunk lid and lights. Performance exhaust to match.
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